CDL: Constant Evolution In Service Of Maple Syrup Producers
Since its beginnings, CDL has grown alongside maple syrup producers, adapting to the challenges of the trade and the demands of a rapidly evolving industry. Thanks to its commitment to innovation and continuous improvement, our team develops high-performance solutions that simplify the work of producers and optimize their operations. Aware of the changing realities of the market, we continually strive to combine efficiency, profitability, and adaptability to industry shifts. I had the opportunity to speak with one of CDL’s co-founders to better understand the journey so far.
Innovating to support the evolution of the trade
In the past, maple syrup production relied on energy-intensive methods and equipment that required significant maintenance. Today, technological advances have improved efficiency and made daily operations easier for producers.
Jean-Marie Chabot, co-founder of CDL Sugaring Equipment
“We’ve always aimed to do better. Back then, the standard was to use gas and oil to boil maple sap, and that required a lot of resources,” explains Jean-Marie Chabot, co-founder and father of CDL’s current co-owners.
CDL has since developed high-efficiency evaporators, advanced filtration systems, and heat recovery technologies that optimize
every stage of the maple syrup production process. With solutions like electric evaporation and the use of biomass, we offer producers more options tailored to the realities of their sugarbushes.
“Now we use more efficient equipment and environmentally friendly resources like wood pellets, optimized burners, or more efficient vacuum pumps,” says Jean-Marie.
Optimized sugarbush management
Keeping a sugarbush healthy is essential for ensuring steady, sustainable production. CDL designs equipment that maximizes sap collection while simplifying sugarbush management, always considering the real-world needs of producers.
Thanks to improved collection systems, smarter pump station management, and integration of specialized equipment, producers can strike a balance between productivity and effective maintenance of their sugarbushes. By staying attuned to field realities, CDL continues to refine its solutions to meet producers’ expectations.
An industry in motion
The maple syrup industry is evolving quickly, and CDL keeps pace by continuously investing in research and development. Equipment improvement, integration of new technologies, and process optimization are central to our commitment to producers.
“Our commitment goes far beyond technological innovation: we strive to build a sustainable industry that bridges past and future generations. This way, new producers inherit exceptional know-how and a world-class industry, all while preserving the invaluable legacy passed down by their predecessors. Preserving this continuity is essential to honoring our craft and ensuring it has a bright future,” says Jean-Marie.
CDL’s evolution is built on a blend of performance, innovation, and close support for producers. Every advancement is designed to tackle the real challenges of maple syrup production, while adapting to field realities. Our ambition remains the same: to provide producers with reliable, high-performing equipment that meets the demands of a constantly evolving market.
